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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.36, 1,461.66 and 610.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.36, 1,461.66 and 610.04 is: 913.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.36 : 1,461.66 = 610.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.36/1,461.66 = 610.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.36x = 1,461.66 × 610.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.36x = 891,663.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,663.76/976.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.26

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